The bright side of 2020: what we have done and achieved in Share4Rare
The New Year began with the launch of a research project aimed at studying the long-term adverse effects of paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, which was added to the pilot projects opened inMeeting the partners — UPC. How technology is used to connect and educate the rare disease world.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a public institution for research and higher education in engineering, architecture, sciences, and technology. By providing solidReport - 3rd day of the International Congress on the Effects of COVID-19 in People with Rare Diseases
The challenge of undiagnosed patients: challenges and needs Dr. Marcelo Andrade opened the first table of the third day of the congress. This paediatrician at the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital explainedThe Share4Rare research project on neuromuscular rare diseases: analysing how the disease affects employment and education
The Share4Rare platform is growing in strength, with over 900 users validated since April 2019. This growing community of rare disease patients and families is providing a secure environment forReport - 2nd day of the International Congress on the Effects of COVID-19 in People with Rare Diseases
Emotional support to the affected people: the role of patient organizations and virtual communities Roberta Anido de Pena (president of FADEPOF) opened the session with a panel that discussed the roleReport - 1st day of the International Congress on the Effects of COVID-19 in People with Rare Diseases
The opening of the congress was led by Patricia García, medical director of the Garrahan Hospital, a reference centre for rare diseases in Argentina. García explained the challenge that COVID-19The international patient registry for COVID-19 and rare diseases is now available for clinicians
People with a rare disease are vulnerable, but this vulnerability is currently being exacerbated by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital, together with the SantMeeting the partners — Òmada Interactiva
The approach of Òmada was classic, yet revolutionary. After conducting a preliminary analysis and benchmarking, the initial graphic, functional and technological design of the open layer of theAn Interview with Marjolein van Kessel — President of Naevus Global
Thank you, Marjolein, for taking the time to be interviewed! Could you please give us a bit of background about congenital melanocytic naevi and the issues associated with them? A congenitalDuchenne Patient Academy 2020: a leading worldwide patient advocacy event on neuromuscular conditions
Duchenne Patient Academy works in partnership with leading DMD patient organisations to set a strong patient advocacy base for patient organisations and the Duchenne and Becker community at large. WeDr. Marcelo Andrade: "Our intention is to include patients, families and health professionals from around the world in the registry of COVID-19 and rare diseases"
Through collaboration between Sant Joan de Déu and Garrahan Hospital, an ambitious project that connects COVID-19 and rare diseases has been developed. The initiative has supported the creation of aInternational Congress on the Effects of COVID-19 on People with Rare Diseases
The International Congress on the Effects of COVID-19 on People with Rare Diseases will be held on November 9-11th 2020 and it is organized by the Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children's Hospital